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Erna Bailey Obituary

Erna Bourg Bailey passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Adam Bailey, Jr. Loving mother of Ronda Sinclair, Roslyn Dufrene, Floyd Bailey III and Chad Dufrene (Alyssa). Daughter of the late Lizzie Clement Bourg and Walter Bourg. She is survived by one sister, Mary Lois Brouillette and was preceded in death by eight siblings. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Wednesday beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mrs. Bailey to be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Covington, https://marybird.org/location/covington/ . E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 17 to Mar. 19, 2017.

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March 29, 2017

My sympathy to the family. As Jesus looked to the Heavenly Father for strength and power in his time of sorrow,may you do the same. John 11:39-44

March 23, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

March 21, 2017

To the family of Ms. Bailey, I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging and heartbreaking time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)

Jan

March 20, 2017

Sincere condolences to your family for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

March 18, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.may the god of all comforts you during this difficult time.2: corin 1 3-7
Cy

March 18, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of love, console your
grieving heart during the loss of
your precious beloved one.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the LORD give you the needed
strength to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
(Psalms 121)

TE, New Orleans, Louisiana

March 18, 2017

To the dear Bailey family, we are sorry for your loss. Please rely on God in prayer, he loves you.

The green Family

Steve

March 18, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Bailey family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6,7

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

March 17, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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12:00 p.m.

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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22

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2:00 p.m.

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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22

Interment

Pinecrest Memorial Gardens

LA 70433

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2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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